showers

how soon after your PM was put in should you take a full shower?

4 Comments

Showers

by Blue - 2010-09-23 06:09:39



My stitches were internally done. I put a waterproof dressing over the wound and showered as normal. Changed dressing every couple of days until healed. Surgeon recommended this. Don't lift arm over head though as advised.

showers

by roxanneawale - 2010-09-23 06:09:55

My doctor said the same thing about the showers except told me to leave the dressing alone until my appointment and let him take it off. As long as the incision doesnt get wet, you will be fine.

depends

by Tracey_E - 2010-09-23 07:09:20

It depends on how the incision is closed. I had tape this last time and was told to keep it dry for 3 days.

My Approach

by ElectricFrank - 2010-09-24 02:09:32

I taped a piece of plastic wrap over the bandage to make sure I didn't get things wet, and then both showered and used my hot tub from the first night on. I didn't let the area get below water level and kept the direct shower spray off the area as well.

By the way I took the plastic off after each time. The bandage needs to be able to breath.

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